A research assistantship is available at the MS or Ph.D. level at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte beginning June 2010. This position is ideal for a motivated student interested in studying the interactions between ecology and biogeochemistry in aquatic ecosystems. The student will be involved in funded research investigating the impacts of urban stream restoration on nitrogen transformations. Field and laboratory experiments will focus on reach-scale nutrient retention, biogeochemistry (i.e. denitrification and nitrification) and microbial diversity. The student will have the option of enrolling in the Environmental Engineering, Geography/Earth Sciences or Biology Departments based on individual career goals and research interests. If entering as a PhD student, the applicant will have the option of joining the interdisciplinary INES (Infrastructure and Environmental Systems) program.
Qualifications: A degree in biology, ecology, environmental engineering, hydrology or related field is required. The successful applicant will be creative, motivated and capable of working well both independently and cooperatively and possess strong communication and quantitative skills. Funding is available for 1 year with opportunities for future funding through a combination of research and teaching assistantships. For further information or to apply for the position, contact Dr. Sara McMillan via email ([email protected]). Please submit (via email) a statement of career goals and research interests, unofficial transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for three potential references. Application deadline to UNC Charlotte Graduate School is April 1. Interested students must apply for this position by March 29.
